That is why he is among the ranks of the supporters of the Guatemala peace accord. Lest we forget. there is tiny Belizea nation of 160.000. Independent since 1981. Manuel Esquival won election as prime minister in 1984. Though not a signatory to the peace agreement. Esquival recognizes the need for peace. His country has over 10.000 refugees from regional conflictsa tremendous number for any nation. He knows that his plans for economic growth and diversification cannot be realized without a settlement of the wars in neighboring states. Unlike previous awards. the 1987 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded on the promise of future achievements.
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